Cook post at Millbrow Care Home, a 44-bed nursing home in Widnes that is part of Halton Borough Council's Commissioning and Provision department. The role centres on preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals suited to each resident's dietary needs, while keeping kitchen stock, food safety and records in order. At 20 hours a week, the post serves a home offering general nursing, specialist dementia, long-term, respite and palliative care, working closely with care staff. Knowledge of IDDSI dysphagia standards is expected.
What the job involves
- Prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet residents' individual dietary needs and preferences
- Maintain food quality, presentation and portion control
- Keep the kitchen and food preparation areas clean, safe and hygienic at all times
- Comply with health and safety, food hygiene and environmental health standards
- Manage food stock, storage and rotation to minimise waste and keep food fresh
- Keep accurate records in line with food safety requirements
- Work closely with care staff and management to support residents' wellbeing and nutritional needs
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of IDDSI dysphagia standards
Other
- Hardworking, compassionate and reliable approach
What’s offered
- Annual holiday from 34 days including bank holidays, rising with long service
- Membership of the defined benefit Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- Life cover of three times salary through the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Investment in personal development
- Free car parking at Halton Borough Council sites
- Employee benefits platform with discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
